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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.99, 14,271.12 and 3,965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.99, 14,271.12 and 3,965.97 is: 5,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.99 : 14,271.12 = 3,965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.99/14,271.12 = 3,965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.99x = 14,271.12 × 3,965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.99x = 56,598,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,833.79/9,513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.01

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